Jocelyn Chu of Newport Beach, second from right, asks about an Olympic rings necklace that Olympic silver medalist April Ross of Costa Mesa received from her parents on her June birthday, just before the 2012 London Olympic games. Ross and Jennifer Kessy met fans and signed autographs at Ritual JuiceBox. CINDY YAMANAKA, ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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David Ferreira of Tustin, at left, asks Olympic beach volleyball 2012 silver medalists April Ross of Costa Mesa and Jennifer Kessy of San Juan Capistrano for an autograph. More than 20 people came to congratulate the duo. CINDY YAMANAKA, ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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Olympic beach volleyball 2012 silver medalist April Ross of Costa Mesa wears her Olympic ring during a meet and Costa Mesa. More than 20 people came to congratulate her, including her father-in-law and mother-in-law. CINDY YAMANAKA, ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

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Olympic beach volleyball 2012 silver medalist Jennifer Kessy of San Juan Capistrano, right, reacts to the news of the NFL payoff game as she talks to her friend Richard Farley, co-owner of CDM Fitness, at Ritual JuiceBox. CINDY YAMANAKA, ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

Jennifer Kessy and April Ross' silver medal in beach volleyball during the 2012 Summer Olympics has put them on the world stage.

They not only get more recognition on the street, and offers to make appearances for various events, but their accomplishments have led to something greater: An opportunity to make an even bigger and more positive impact on society.

"The biggest perk after the Olympics is just being able to give back and have a more profound impact when you do choose to give back," Ross said.

"Your name means a little bit more when you're an Olympic medalist," Kessy continued. "People pay a little more attention."

The two Orange County natives and residents spent a portion of their Sunday afternoon at Ritual JuiceBox at the CAMP in Costa Mesa, greeting fans and chatting up customers.

The volleyball teammates, who made it to the London Olympics for the first time in their career and went up against three-time Olympic gold medalists Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh Jennings, were selected to be Ritual JuiceBox's January ambassadors.

The organic raw juice business opened in December, and each month, the business picks an ambassador to represent the brand and through it, give back, said spokeswoman Melody Althaus.

Being ambassadors allows Kessy and Ross to pick one favorite juice, from which 10 percent of the proceeds during January goes to their charity of choice.

That charity is Kids Play International, an organization that advances "gender equity in communities impacted by genocide," according to its website.

Though Kessy said she works out on a regular basis and keeps up with a healthy lifestyle, last year's constant traveling and competing, followed by the holiday season, led her to gain a few extra pounds. Ritual Juice-Box, she said, will help her lose those pounds and kick-start the season, set to begin in April.

During Sunday's event, a few people dropped by to meet the volleyball stars. As the pair autographed photos, one fan said, "We've never met any famous people before."

Newport Beach resident Jocelyn Chu, 36, said she's been following Kessy since 2000 and Ross since the two started playing together in 2006.

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